The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-17
The AONTEAGLE SCHOOL.
WHAT THEY ARE DOING AT THE
SOUTHERN CHAUTAUQUA.
Interesting Features OF the Rxer.
cises--The Comprehensive
Curriculum.

cises--The Comprehensive
Curriculum.
ESPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE or THE APPEAL. 1
| MoNTEAaLE, TENN, July l4.-Oue
thousand people gathered in the am
phithoater on Wednesday to hear q.
II. Smith lBill Arp) in his famous
lecture, Thirty Years Among the
Infantry" 1t is just as well in II
week review to begin in the middle
of il and look both ways as il is 70
stand at the end and look down
lane of events for the most remote in
point OF distance, nay, in fact, appeal
to memory most distinctly. II is
worthy Of remark that the humorous
lecturer is always sure OF large au-
dience, here especially, where there
is a popular course OF study in every
imaginable line. When the pro-
gramme is full Of good things from
day TO day the sdain upon the iacul-
ties is very great. True, one can
take much or little Of the offered
goods; but men are prone to overdo
in this as in other things. bill
APPS" lecture was a break in the
deadly earnestncss; even the report.
ers did not try to keep every word,
for fear Of losing a sentence. The
humorist weaves with the whole Of
his lecture a thread Of tender sym.
patty for humanity in its every stu
alton Of life. There is power in kin
ship.
The numbers here are augmented
by the arrival daily OF people from
all directions. Rven with Increased
facilities tho management fear they
will be taxed 10 keep everyone com.
iCrtable. The cottage houses are
nearly all occupied aud full. The
first Sundays exercises were veryin-
teresting. A large Sunday school
was organized and conducted with
great success. Old and young enter
this school with equal zest, The
sermon in the morning by the Rev.
w. A. Gambler was eloquent. iorcible
and prophetic. lie cleared the mists
OF doubt from many minds as 10 tho
destiny OF our great republic. awaken.
log us TO the sense that the days OF
action are upon us.
The Rev. DR.. Battle, of Macon, did
not arrive 10 GIL bis stated appoint
ment, but bis place was given TO the
Rev. DIR. Mcdonald, Of Tennessee,
who defined the sphere OF woman in
church work clearly aud acceptably
TO the majority OF the audience.
With Monday began an interesting
series OF morning talks. First, "The
Old aud New Testament" by Presi-
dent lowering, OF the Indiana State
Sunday School. These lectures were
singularly instructive aud interest
ing. The heads we're "The Old Tes-
lament become the New, and Bible
Chronology aud Geography" The
twilight prayers also we're resumed,
and TO the devout these meetings
were full Of good things. The lead.
ers in the exercises we're usually dis
tinguished men.
Monday was also the day appoint
ed for the first school conference.
Prot. Frank Smith, the State Super
intendent, was not present a. expect
ed; neither was his excuse for non
appearance, so the lead was taken by
Prof. j. l. ID. Kinds, OF Lebanon,
Tenn, Chairman Of the School Com
mittec. The discussion fell upoL
primary methods. Some excellent
thought breeding hints were piyen
by several. Those upon music in
primary school deserve special men.
ton. Now, only grace Is claimed as
the reward Of practice OF the knowl.
edge OF music, but that IL develops
habits OF study, memory and concen.
tration. Prot. Bailey, the leader, Is
director Of music here with
great success attending his efforts.
Tuesday and Wednesday We had
heavy thunder showers, which re-
ireshed all nature and added new
beauty 20 the Assembly Grounds.
Monday night large audience lis.
tened with fapt attention TO the
Rev. w. A. Gambler, his subject "A
Flight Of Birds" lie made a skilllul
use OF his leading thought, determin-
ing in his prophetic vision the special
providence In the fight OF birds that
drew Columbus from his course 10
the mainland Of America and planted
Roman Catholicism on the islands Of
the sea, leaving America unbiased,
the home ofthe tree, the hope Of the
world.
Tuesday night President Lowering
delivered telling address on Our
Country, Our Homes and Our
Churches" lie is free aud liberal
thinker, sees clearly the faults aud
ioibles Of mankind, and M quickly
offers the reflections Of an unlimited
experience 10 aid 10 reconstruction
whenever the impulse may direct
thought 10 moral reform.
The Rev. W NJ. Doris, ID. d., editor
OF the Cumberland Presbyterian, be.
gan on Wednesday morning the talks
on European politics. lie began with
England; Thursday discussed Ger.
many and France. One more lecture
completes the course. N. ID. Nc.
LaughliD, NJ. A.. Of Cumberland
University. delivered on Wednesday
a lecture on Morality Of Women in
10 the Time Of Christ" Thursday,
Mrs. Emma 7. Ewing, dean Of the
School Of Domestic Economy at
Ames, Ia, Delivered a lecture on
Home Making" This cultured,
noble gentlevoman typi6es true
womanhood. Her school Il cooking
is largely attended. Her lessons and
lectures merit the wide fame she has
throughout tho land. Beautiful
flowers were presented TO her at the
close Of the lecture.
One Of the features OF prime inter.
est for the week has been the lee
lures on the Summer School Of
Law, conducted by Judge Andrew
Il. Martin, LII. d., professor Of law
10 Cumberland University, Lebanon,
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